AUXILARY BELTADJUSTMENT RODTURNBUCKLE
1/4"
IDLER PIVOT POINT | ENGAGEMENT IDLER ASSEMBLY |
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| Figure 6 |
BEFORE OPERATING
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the mower. Know beforehand how to stop the engine, drive wheels, and mower blades in preparation for possible emergency.
EMERGENCY STOP
Pull both drive levers firmly against handle grips and hold them securely in place. Use thumbs to lift the neutral bail up into the neutral slot. Then stop engine by pulling throttle control back and shut off the key switch. See figure # 7.
NORMAL OPERATING STOP
1.Pull both drive levers firmly toward the handle grips to stop forward motion.
2.Use thumbs to lift neutral bail into the neutral slots.
3.Move the throttle control to the slow position.
4.Move blade engagement lever to the off position.
5.Move shift lever to the neutral position.
6.Stop engine by turning the key switch to the off position.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up.
1.If required make cutting height adjustments and drive linkage adjustments. Refer to pages 6, 7, and 8
2.Check tires for proper inflation (front caster tire pressure to be 50 lbs max. / rear tire pres- sure to be 14 lbs max.
3.Check guards, deflectors, and covers to make sure all are in place and secure.
4.Check blade belts for wear and correct tension if worn or damaged, replace with original part.
5.Clean interior and exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and clean engine of any accumula- tion of dirt or debris. Keep engine air intake clear at all times.
6.Check engine oil add if needed (do not over- fill)
refer to engine manual for oil specs.
7.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure cap is tight after refueling.
NOTE
CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF
EACH MOWING JOB !!
NOTE
DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
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